DNA-based machines

Org Biomol Chem. 2006 Sep 21;4(18):3392-401. doi: 10.1039/b607033g. Epub 2006 Aug 4.

Abstract

Nucleic acids include substantial information in their base sequence and their hybridization-complexation motifs. Recent research efforts attempt to utilize this biomolecular information to develop DNA nanostructures exhibiting machine-like functions. DNA nano-assemblies revealing tweezers, motor, and walker activities exemplify a few such machines. The DNA-based machines provide new components that act as sensitive sensors, transporters, or drug delivery systems.

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • Biosensing Techniques / methods
  • Catalysis
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • DNA / genetics
  • DNA, Catalytic / metabolism
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Nanotechnology / methods*
  • Nucleic Acid Conformation
  • Nucleic Acid Hybridization

Substances

  • DNA, Catalytic
  • DNA